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Slang Word: Sus
Gen Z Slang Word Sus is used or popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z). Understand the definition of Sus so that we can better use it. Knowing slang not only helps improve communication skills, but also enhances understanding of the culture of the younger generation and helps to build better relationships between teachers and students and families.
The Definition of Sus
Definition: Short term for suspect/suspicious.
Examples: "You're acting pretty sus."
Variations: Sussy, Sussy Baka[b]
Origin: Popularized in 2018 by players of the online video game Among Us and received mainstream usage with the game's explosion in popularity in mid-2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Merriam Websters, the term has been in use among English speakers since at least the 1960s.